Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in Britain, the larva feeding nocturnally on various herbaceous plants. In Dorset, the moth is locally common in deciduous woodland and in mire habitat on heathland. Elsewhere it is at low density. The flight period varies according to how slow or advanced the season is.

Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)